31 Dec 2008

Small Business Advocate Interview

By Bill Conerly
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Testimonials

Bill Conerly has been an invaluable resource to our executive team and ownership by delivering superior, well-founded ideas that are critical to navigating the current economic climate within the construction industry. Bill assisted O.B. Williams Company with developing a strong business plan that we implemented 18 months ago. As a result and together with Bill, we are improving our position within our highly competitive market segment. We understand that navigating this current economy is indee…

David Wick, CEO, O.B. Williams Company

Thank you for a wonderful presentation. Everyone who heard your presentation was impressed with your analysis, and strong command of facts and theory. More importantly, your ability to weave together substance with humor, in a very dynamic way, meant our attendees learned and retained more information than we would have typically expected. You made economics fun and you left our members with powerful insights on trends and issues to consider as they prepare for the future.

John Aguirre, Oregon Association of Nurseries

Seems no matter where I go, I hear you talking – and always doing a great job with different material well tailored to the audience. Very impressive!

Alan Shiffer, World Vision

We asked Bill Conerly to look at one of the major factors limiting the growth of our business. He pulled together data from a wide range of sources, as well as his own extensive business knowledge, to give us an insight into when conditions would improve and how we could be ready to capitalize on better times. He did so in a straight forward, easy to understand manner. A year later it was clear that things had evolved just as he had forecast. Ever since then he’s been my go-to guy on how the e…

Len Ludwig, former CEO, Vencore Capital LLC

You made a complicated global picture understandable. I have received many favorable comments from those in attendance. I frequently heard comments like ‘Now I understand’ or ‘Wow, now I get it’ and ‘He was great to listen to. Thanks for bringing Bill to our meeting.’

Pete Van Sickle, Idaho Department of Lands

Your talk and its message stuck with people.

David Crowell, after presentation to National Rural Electrical Cooperative Association

Bill’s presentation was neatly balanced…rich with content.. and our audience really enjoyed his humor.

Bing Sheldon, SERA Architects

Dr. Conerly’s presentation and view of the economic conditions impacting the world of business is insightful and thought-provoking. His analysis and presentation style is audience focused and engaging, leading to the efficient development of follow-up activities by those in attendance.

Paul Ulrich, The Inteplast Group (plastic bags)

As you know, it can be difficult to find economists who provide good substantive information who are so entertaining and engaging. I received many enthusiastic comments from members and others in attendance. I was very pleased with Dr. Conerly and have recommended him to NCSTAE, our national organization.

Molly Steckel, Idaho Telecom Alliance

You are a master at your craft and a favorite of our audience.

Jim Parker, UBS Financial Services

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